Lexus GX 470 2009 User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When driving Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior features Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and care
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arises
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specifications Detailed vehicle information.
7For owners Reporting safety defects for US owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners.
Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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1-1. Key information
Keys ...................................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the
doors
Wireless remote control.............. 24
Side doors .......................................... 26
Back door............................................ 31
1-3. Adjustable components (seats,
mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
Front seats.......................................... 34
Rear seats........................................... 36
Driving position memory
system ............................................... 45
Head restraints................................. 47
Seat belts ............................................ 49
Steering wheel.................................. 57
Inside rear view mirror................. 58
Outside rear view mirrors........... 59
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
and moon roof
Power windows................................. 61
Moon roof .......................................... 64
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 67
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system......... 70
Alarm.................................................... 72
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)............................................. 74
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ............... 75
SRS airbags ....................................... 77
Front passenger occupant
classification system.................... 90
Child restraint systems ................. 95
Installing child restraints............... 99
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle.......................... 112
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 120
Automatic transmission.............. 123
Turn signal lever............................. 126
Parking brake .................................. 127
Horn.................................................... 128
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ..................... 129
Indicators and warning lights ... 132
Trip information display.............. 135
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch............................ 138
Fog light switch .............................. 140
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................... 141
Rear window wiper and
washer............................................. 144
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 145
Four-wheel drive system............ 149
Rear height control air
suspension..................................... 152
Electronic modulated
suspension..................................... 159
DAC (Downhill Assist
Control system).......................... 160
Driving assist systems.................. 162
2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions .................. 166
Cargo and luggage........................ 171
Vehicle load limits.......................... 177
Winter driving tips ........................ 179
Trailer towing.................................. 183
Dinghy towing ................................ 196
3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................................. 198
Rear cooler system..................... 205
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers ............ 206
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system type...................... 208
Using the radio............................... 210
Using the CD player.................... 218
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs ................................................ 225
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................................. 231
Using the AUX adapter............ 234
Using the steering switches..... 235
3-3. Using the rear audio system
Rear seat entertainment
system features .......................... 238
Using the DVD player (DVD
video) ............................................. 243
Using the DVD player
(video CD).................................. 250
Using the DVD player
(audio CD/CD text)................ 252
Using the DVD player
(MP3 discs)................................. 253
Using the video mode................ 255
3Interior features

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Changing the initial setting ...... 256
3-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list............................ 263
3-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features............... 266
3-6. Other interior features
Sun visors.......................................... 271
Vanity mirror.................................. 272
Clock................................................. 273
Outside temperature
display ............................................ 275
Ashtrays ........................................... 276
Cigarette lighter........................... 278
Power outlet................................... 279
Seat heaters..................................... 281
Armrest ........................................... 283
Floor mats....................................... 284
Luggage compartment
features......................................... 285
Garage door opener................. 288
Compass.......................................... 293
Lexus Link System ....................... 297
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ........................... 314
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior............................. 317
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements .... 320
General maintenance................ 322
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 325
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions.................................. 326
Hood.................................................. 329
Engine compartment................. 330
Tires ................................................... 345
Tire inflation pressure................. 352
Wheels.............................................. 356
Air conditioning filter................. 358
Wireless remote control
battery........................................... 360
Rear seat entertainment
system controller....................... 362
Checking and replacing
fuses................................................ 364
Light bulbs....................................... 374
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers.................... 382
If your vehicle needs to be
towed............................................. 383
4Maintenance and care 5When trouble arises

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If you think something is
wrong ............................................ 388
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 389
Event data recorder................... 390
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds... ....... 392
If you have a flat tire..................... 402
If the engine will not start ........... 413
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P............................... 414
If you lose your keys..................... 415
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .................................... 416
If your vehicle overheats ............ 419
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 422
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 424
Fuel information............................ 434
Tire information............................. 437
6-2. Customization
Customizable features .............. 449
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ........................... 452
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners.................................. 454
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French).................................... 455
Abbreviation list ........................458
Alphabetical index....................460
What to do if... ............................468
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Headlight (high beam)
P. 138
Pictorial index Exterior
Turn signal light
P. 126
Fog light
P. 140
Side marker light
P. 138
Headlight (low beam)
P. 138
Hood
P. 329
Parking light
P. 138
Windshield wipers
P. 141
Moon roof
P. 64
Outside rear view
mirror
P. 59

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Tire
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 345
P. 402
P. 432
P. 437
Tail lights
P. 138
Side marker light
P. 138
Back door
P. 31
Rear window defogger
P. 206
Door
P. 26
Fuel filler door
P. 67
Turn signal light
P. 126

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A
Power window
switch
P. 61
Pictorial index Interior
Seat belt
P. 49
Driver airbag
P. 77
Floor mat
P. 284
Door pocket
P. 270
Head restraint
P. 47
Front seat
P. 34
SRS side airbag
P. 77
Console box
P. 267
Ashtray
P. 276
Cup holders
P. 269
Armrest
P. 283

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Compass
P. 293
Garage door opener switches
P. 288
Personal light
P. 264
Moon roof switch
P. 64
Vanity mirror
P. 272
Interior light
P. 265
Sun visor
P. 271
SRS curtain shield airbag
P. 77
A
: If equipped
Lexus Link System switches
P. 297
Rear seat entertainment
system 
P. 238

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B
Driving position memory switches
P. 45
Door lock switch
P. 27
Window lock switch
P. 61
Power window switches
P. 61
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Shift lever
P. 123
Cigarette lighter
P. 278
Ashtray
P. 276
Shift lock override button
P. 414
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Four-wheel drive control lever
P. 149
Seat heater switches
P. 281
AUX adapter
P. 234
Power outlet
P. 279
Height control switches
Damping mode select switch
P. 152
P. 159
“DAC” switch
P. 160
Parking brake lever
P. 127

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Pictorial index Instrument panel
Gauges and meters
P. 129
Engine (ignition) switch
P. 120
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
P. 141
Headlight switch
Turn signal switch
Fog light switch
P. 138
P. 126
P. 140
Cruise control switch
P. 145
Emergency flashers
P. 382
Glove box
P. 266
Horn
P. 128

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B
Audio remote control switches
P. 235
Automatic transmission second start switch
P. 124
Tire pressure warning select switch
P. 347

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C
Pictorial index Instrument panel
With navigation system Trip-information display
P. 135
Air conditioning
system
Without navigation system
Navigation system*
Audio system
P. 208
Trip-information display
P. 135
Air conditioning
system
P. 198
Audio system
P. 208

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*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
“RSCA OFF” switch
P. 89
Outside rear view mirror
heater switch
P. 206
Hood lock release lever
P. 329
Fuel filler door lever
P. 67
Power outlet switch
P. 279
Outside rear view mirror switches
P. 59
Instrument panel light control
P. 130
Center differential lock switch
P. 150
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
P. 57

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A
Pictorial index Luggage compartment
Cargo hooks
P. 285
Cargo net hook
P. 285
Child restraint anchor brackets
P. 106
Power outlet
P. 279

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Warning reflector holder
P. 286
Tools
P. 402
Back door handle

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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-
ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification
with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-
ranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag sys-
tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

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Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left
as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of
the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination,
which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you, your occupants or others.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers
or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts
the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can
result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or
others.
■When children are in the vehicle
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or
use the key.
When left unattended, children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle
into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing
with the cigarette lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehi-
cle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can
be fatal to children.

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Symbols used throughout this manual
Cautions & Notices
Symbols used in illustrations
CAUTION
This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is
ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the
risk of injury to yourself and others.
NOTICE
This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its
equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must
not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Lexus and its equipment.
Safety symbol
The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”,
“Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.
Arrows indicating operations
Indicates the action (pushing, turn-
ing, etc.) used to operate switches
and other devices.
Indicates the outcome of an opera-
tion (e.g. a lid opens).